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Official Obituary of

James Spivey

July 4, 1943 ~ September 18, 2025 (age 82) 82 Years Old

James Spivey Obituary

James Lamar Spivey was born on July 4, 1943, to the late Curtis and Lue Willie Bufkin Spivey.

James joined Providence Missionary Baptist Church at a young age. He was a distinguished graduate of Beasher High School, finishing at the top of his class. Following graduation, he pursued a career in carpentry.

James is survived by a very special friend of many years; children; Charles, Dewoyn, Jamie, Jackie (Greg), Meshell, Renee, Monique (Kenyon), Amy (Gyasi), eighteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two brothers, one sister; brother and sister-in-laws, aunts, uncles, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne, and grandson Terrance.

James will forever be in our hearts.

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
September 23, 2025

12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Whitehead Funeral Services
600 Old Canton Rd.
Carthage, MS 39051

Celebration of Life
Wednesday
September 24, 2025

1:00 PM
Higher Dimensions of Mt. Olive
2438 Harmony Community Road
Carthage, MS 39051

Interment following funeral service
Wednesday
September 24, 2025

Greater Revelation Christian Church
440 Stribling Road
Madden, MS 39350

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